Lesia Oesterreich, M.S.
Family Life Extension Specialist
Human Development and Family Studies
Iowa State University
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Babies are natural explorers. Some are "stand-uppers,"
some are climbers, and some are rollers. They reach, they lean,
they climb, and they fall. Some of their falls can be very serious.
You can help prevent falls by watching out for some of these danger
spots ...
Never leave your child alone.
KNOW where the baby is every minute.
PUT gates at top and bottom of stairs the baby might climb.
KEEP toys and other items off the stairs and out of pathways.
REPLACE screens that fit loosely in windows, or that are
torn or rusted.
PUT screening over porch railings.
USE a car seat especially designed for the size of the
baby.
PREPARE for the day when the baby can roll off the table,
crawl off the bed, stand up in the carriage or high chair, climb
out of the crib. It may not be today - but it might be tomorrow!
USE seat straps on high chairs.
LOWER crib mattresses when baby begins to stand.
REMOVE or block furniture that can be climbed easily.
PUT plastic guards on furniture with sharp corners.
COVER exposed edges of fireplace hearths with pillows,
towels, or blankets.
USE a plastic safety mat in the bathtub.
Content used with permission from the University of Vermont.
FORMAT AVAILABLE:: Print - 2 pages
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ENTRY DATE:: May 1998
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